Manufacturing Supervisor.

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A Day in the Life

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A Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. They manage a team of operators or technicians, providing leadership, training, and guidance to maintain high standards of productivity and quality. The supervisor monitors workflow, resolves issues, enforces compliance with safety regulations, and implements process improvements. Additionally, they coordinate with other departments, such as quality control and maintenance, to meet production targets and deadlines. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to motivate and support their team in a fast-paced environment.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost objectives. This role oversees production personnel, manages resources, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures efficient execution of manufacturing activities within assigned areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Prioritize production activities based on product demand, equipment utilization, and material availability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to support performance, engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and manpower requirements to meet production commitments.
• Manage departmental resources and provide recommendations related to labor utilization and capital expenditures.
• Monitor operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and support strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in production planning, workforce scheduling, and resource management.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
• Knowledge of machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience managing production performance metrics and operational improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.

We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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